THE PACK IS BACK!!

Michael Mirand, jazz and standards vocalist, Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, composer, actor and director has been performing professionally for nearly forty years.

Hailing from Buffalo, New York with family roots in Welland and St. Catharines, Ontario, he primarily performs in clubs, concert halls and in Jazz Festivals throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario; although he is a regular performer in Central Florida up and down the Space Coast. He has also performed in Montreal, New York City, Saratoga Springs, Boston, Las Vegas, and in D.C.

His standards sets with his Jazz Trio "Upbeat" include the music of the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Rogers and Hart, Cahn and Van Heusen, Antonio Carlos Jobim as well as Bebop and beyond artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver and more, with a song list includes over 500 songs.  His CD's can be purchased through CD Baby.

Michael's theatrical career includes performing and directing nearly 200 plays musicals and several movie and TV parts including the male lead in the film "Where In The Hell Is North Tonawanda?" He performed his own composition in the film, which he re-recorded on his new CD "Don't Worry 'Bout Me". He has been touring in his play which he wrote and directed called "The Rat Pack Show", playing Frank Sinatra, with his two pals who play Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. They even bring a Marilyn along for a wild ride. Catch him with his trio, quartet, with big bands, his one man show tribute to Ole Blue Eyes, or with his two "Rat Pack" pals.

Come see The Pack at BJ's Q Club & Sorts Bar December 18.

$10.00 Ticket

Foxx Worthee

 

Don't miss the return of this act!!

 

High energy kickass party tunes all night long!! Foxx Worthee returns to BJ's Q Club and Sports Bar playing Friday and Saturday November 21 and 22 .

 

$10.00 cover

The Good Brothers and House of Doc

The Good Brothers have gained a worldwide audience over the course of their accomplished career. Bruce Good and twin brother Brian, along with kid brother Larry, have been playing together all their lives, but started working professionally in the early '70s. They played simple music, straight from the heart that encompassed country, bluegrass, folk and the occasional page from the rock 'n' roll songbook. Fiddle tunes flowed, as did cover songs, highlighted by Larry's banjo breaks, Bruce's auto harp, their unique sibling harmonies and enough on-stage energy to burn down a cornfield. Thirty years and 14 albums later, the boys have gone through some personnel changes and personal growth. There have been eight straight Juno awards as Best Country Group, headline gigs at Massey Hall, a platinum album and twenty-one European tours.

 

They now come to BJ's Q Club and Sports Bar along with House of Doc on Thursday November 13!!

Don't miss this Show!!

$10.00 ticket at the door.

Wonderland

First time to BJ's Q Club and Sports Bar but definately not the last

Halloween

There is no better place to go than BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar for your Halloween fun! Bring your costume and get in free!

 

That's right NO COVER CHARGE!!

 

We have over $1000.00 in prizes to give away and  the best live entertainment from The Buck 5 Band AND Sam Cockrell for you to party to!!

 

Make sure you come see us for Halloween...we'll be expecting you. : )

Matt Mays and El Torpedo

If you missed Matt Mays & El Torpedo at Summer Slam here's your second chance!

If you were at Summer Slam this year then we know we'll see you at Bj's Q Club on Tuesday October 21!

$11.00 ticket

Stars Down and Ours

Come see Lukas Rossi and his new band Stars Down along with the group Ours Sunday October 26.
This will be an early show (8:30 pm) as it's is a sunday. Get your tickets at BJ's Q Club!!

NASHVILLE PUSSY ALONG WITH GRADY Oct 14

It's been said that the devil has all the best tunes, but that's not the case anymore, since a lil' ol' band from Georgia -- known to friends and followers as Nashville Pussy -- found a way to pick the lock on that storehouse of demonic sonics and make off with some of its most incendiary contents.

While they've been at it for the better part of the decade, the band -- fronted by the hard-livin' hard-rockin' husband/wife team of Blaine Cartwright and Ruyter Suys -- has never been more intensely supercharged than on Get Some. The disc, their fourth full-length and first for Spitfire, offers heaping helpings of neck-snapping guitar riffage and a full-on embrace of the sort of good-time decadence that's part and parcel of life below the Mason-Dixon line. It also shows off Cartwright's razor-sharp wit, which permeates the disc with laugh-out-loud moments that'd do John Belushi proud.

 

 

Grady (formerly of Big Sugar) on the other hand puts on his own show that rocks the house. With the drummer from Stevie Raye Vaughn how could it not rock your world??

 

Coming to BJ's Q Club and Sports bar October 14!! DO NOT MISS THIS!!

PRISM

In the late 1960's, the Seeds of Time began the basis for what would eventually make up 80% of Prism. The group had a hit single, My Home Town, which was composed by Lindsay Mitchell in 1969 but suffered the fate of no Canadian market thrust. 10 years later, Lindsay Mitchell, Al Harlow, Rocket Norton, and John Hall would find themselves together again climbing the charts around the world.

But disaster struck on Christmas Eve, 1984. Ron Tabak was cycling across Vancouver to visit his friend and fellow bandmember Al Harlow. The two had planned to spend Christmas together. Harlow last saw Tabak on the afternoon of the 24th when he picked up some of his belongings in his car. Tabak decided he would cycle to Harlow's Kitsilano apartment as part of his "fitness program". Tabak was struck on the head as he was brushed by a passing vehicle at about 8pm. He had also been injured in a mugging the week earlier and already had stitches on the back of his head. He was brought to hospital by ambulance but was told there was nothing wrong with him. Tabak became abusive and was arrested by police who happened to be there at the time. Early Christmas Day, Tabak's mother was advised by telephone that he had been found unconscious in the police cells and had been returned to Burnaby Hospital and then transferred to Vancouver General.

Vancouver General told Mrs. Tabak her son's condition was grave: A scan examination had shown a blood clot on the right side of his brain, and a neurosurgeon was preparing to operate. He did not regain consciousness and died December 26, 1984.

With the death of their lead vocalist, Prism remained silent until May, 1988 when Al Harlow, Lindsay Mitchell, and Rocket Norton entered the studio with local artists Darcy Deutsch and Andy Lorimer to record a new single, Good to be Back. The new track, written by Harlow, Jim Vallance and Bryan Adams, outlines the 13 year history of the band including a small tribute to the late Ron Tabak. However, the strength of the new single was not enough to land a new record deal. But the band drove on and finally recorded a new album, Jericho, in 1992.

Prism is still rocking on stage playing outdoor concerts, festivals and clubs. The glory days of 80's Stadium Rock may be gone but Prism continues to deliver on stage wherever they play.

They now come to BJ's for one night only!! October 24 Friday night along with the buck five band. Don't miss it!

Blues Brother Revival

The Blues Brother Revival is the hippest, most authentic Blues Brothers Tribute show ever to hit the stage. Officially sanctioned by the Belushi Estate and Dan Aykroyd, these guys aren't messin' around! After several years working from coast to coast in the award winning Las Vegas show "Legends in Concert", they were approached by film maker Paul Jay of Jay Films about making a film based on their experiences working in "the city of sin" as the Blues Brothers. The outcome was A&E's highly praised docudrama "lost in Las Vegas". Now they're coming to BJ's Q Club October 2!!

 

Don't miss this one.

Doors open at 8:00 pm

$18.00 Ticket.

Peace Country's own Duane Steele September 25 at BJ's !!!

Duane Steele is among Canada's top country recording artists and songwriters with a professional career dating back to 1984. 

Born and raised in the small Alberta Peace Country town of Hines Creek, music was a big part of Duane's life growing up. He fondly remembers parties at his parents home with everyone sitting around singing and playing various instruments. As teenagers Duane and his cousins started a band spending summers and weekends playing for weddings and community dances.

In 1984 Duane's professional career began, fronting the band Rock 'N' Horse. Their album, Highways, was released in 1991. Despite top 20 singles, non stop touring, and a Juno nomination for Country Band of the Year Rock 'N' Horse disbanded in 1993. Duane took this opportunity to pursue his goals as a recording artist and songwriter, landing a publishing contract with Warner Chapel in Nashville. This full time job as a staff songwriter allowed him the privilege of working with and learning from some of the most talented writers from the United States and Canada

In 1995 a showcase at Canadian Country Music Week in Calgary resulted in his signing a recording contract with Mercury Canada. Duane's solo debut album "PO Box 423" was released in February 1996 and saw his first three singles go Top 5 on the Canadian Country Charts, including the #1 Hit "Anita Got Married". His sophomore release "This Is The Life" was released a year and a half later and furthered his presence on the Canadian music charts with all six singles released achieving Top 30 chart position (two becoming Top 10 hits). In support of both albums Duane released seven music videos on CMT (three of which went to #1).

Touring and promoting became a way of life for Duane once again. He was on the road traveling with his CCMA award winning band opening for some of the hottest acts in country music including Shania Twain, Terri Clark, Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Kershaw, and Prairie Oyster. In 1997 Duane was the winner of the CCMA for Vocal Collaboration of the Year with Lisa Brokop for the single "Two Names On An Overpass".

In the spring of 1999 Duane returned to Canada to focus on his recording career. His third solo album "I'll Be Alright" was released in August 2000 with seven singles released to radio and three videos released to CMT. In 2001 Duane was rewarded for his first independently released album by winning the Independent Male Vocalist of the Year Award by the CCMA. 

2004 saw the release of "Set List". A best of album including 17 radio singles from his three previous solo albums and three new songs that were released to radio. A video for the song "Better Man" was filmed in Calgary for CMT.

July 2006 is the release date of Duane's newest project "Ghost Town" which he co- produced with recording artist, songwriter, and producer Steve Fox. Duane is extremely proud of this 100% Canadian album! This is Duane's first time assisting with the production side of the recording process. He is also excited to have national distribution through Icon Records with Universal Canada. Duane's pure voice and natural stage presence makes his live shows a must see. Fans relate to his lyrics and song writing style. When he is not touring or working on his own projects he is often writing with other artists. Production has been a natural progression and he looks forward to working in this area while continuing his own solo career. 

Liza Hendrix $10 Cover Charge

It's always a party when Liza Hendrix comes to BJ's Q Club!!

Don't miss her this week end September  5th and 6th.

 

Vanilla Ice Coming BJ"S Q Club 21st of August!!!!

It's a true story that Video Killed the Radio Star because music should not be about image. Music should be about the music! I learned the hard way. The new Vanilla Ice is exactly that; no image, no polished made up gimmicks created by record companies. I will never be a puppet for the industry again. From this point on I will keep it real. That's why I didn't change the name. It doesn't mean anything; it's only a label. It's not important, plus I am not running from anything or trying to hide. I want people to know that I face my adversaries. Don't get me wrong, though I love Ice Ice Baby, I just can't stand the image that was created for me at that time. Even though it worked and we sold 17 million records, I was treated like a puppet just to make a Hip Hop artist look like a novelty act. I was not designed to be that. I was turned into that by making my image more acceptable to a younger audience, but to tell the difference just listen to the music. It's Hip Hop not Pop like all the other novelty acts. 
 

The media has a way of glamorizing what it's like to be a celebrity, and that's where people get the illusion, but the reality of it is much different. I'm not speaking from just my own experiences. Take a look at the track record, it speaks for itself, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis, and lately Kurt Cobain. These celebrities had a hard time dealing with the reality of being famous. Many used drugs to escape from reality just as I did. It was the only way to find peace and happiness. The thing was, no matter how high I got I still had to come back reality and face it all again. That's when the depression sets in. That's when you hit rock bottom and you either die from it or learn from it. I used to think that money would bring me happiness because I thought of all the material things that I could buy. After experiencing what it's like to be rich, I realized that you are not born with it and you also can't take it with you when you die. What's next?
 

In '94 I tried to kill myself by overdosing on heroin, cocaine, esctasy, and anything I could get my hands on. At one point, my friends were dumping buckets of cold water on me as I lay on my bathroom floor in convulsions. At that point I had over eighteen million dollars in the bank, and I still couldn't find happiness in being rich or famous. So, after waking up a couple of days later, I realized that I needed to make a change in everything and just go back to the things that used to bring me happiness, like Motocross. I met new friends and started to straighten my life up, and with the help of my family and my music I found new hope.
 

Now I have a new outlook on life and music. The music is for myself, not to be rich or famous. The new sound is also much harder and darker because of the issues I am writing about. It caters to a new crowd. It leans toward the body piercing, tattoo crowd aging from 15 to 25: the same crowd that you might find at a Korn, Limp Bizkit or Slipknot show. In fact, it was the producer of these bands, Ross Robinson, who produced my record "Hard to Swallow". I call this type of Hip Hop/Metal Molten Hip Hop. Stay tuned because the best has yet to come. Check out VanillaIce.com, my official website, for more info and updates.

Sensational Hot Rods

If you are looking to fill your event with great music from the 50's era sung with perfect five piece doo wop harmonies, along with fantastic dance moves??....... look no further, the Sensational Hot Rods are the ultimate in music entertainment! They are a high energy 5 piece band playing 50's rock'n'roll. The Sensational Hot Rods perform auditoriums, outdoor concerts and special events. Their stage antics radiate to the audience that fun is the order of the day and just try to keep your feet from dancing. You'll have a hard time doing that when you enjoy 'The Sensational Hot Rods'. The Sensational Hot Rods definitely have their own special way of entertaining the crowd. The band brings new energy with every live performance!

Come see the Sensational Hot Rods at BJ's Q Club Thursday July 31 $10.00 and Friday August 1 $15.00.

Jordan Doell August 15 & 16

In a family of six children, there was one musical passion gene and it went straight from father to his son Jordan. Performing from the age of seven as a country and gospel soloist, Jordan later moved into rock n' roll and gained extensive experience as he toured throughout Western Canada playing the club circuit. The training of gospel proved an asset and in the mid 90's Jordan's powerful voice and energetic stage presence contributed to the success of popular local band, Slot 9. The band received airplay on Vancouver's 99.3 The Fox with a tune called "Green Face Out".

The last six years have seen Jordan rediscover his roots in country music and embrace its melodies and stories with newfound passion. "It's the story lines that appeal to me the most" say's Jordan, "They all have such great tales to tell". Once rediscovering his musical passion, there was no looking back. Jordan received a grant from Factor Canada, which helped him to complete a four song, self-titled demo CD featuring 'Hey Jones' and 'She Treats Me Bad'. Both songs have received airplay in Sweden on MCWC radio and in the Netherlands on BRTO Radio and Rucphen FM.

Two major influences have helped shape Jordan's style. The first is his experience with gospel music, introduced to him as a child by his dad. The gospel background helped hone and train his vocal skills while laying the groundwork for a professional caliber career. His second great influence is country icon George Jones.

Jordan has traveled to Nashville, TN and performed in some of the most famous honkytonks such as Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and The Bluebird Café. As well as his regular Lower Mainland circuit, performances include the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Wine for the Cure 2005 & 2006 and several showcases with the BC Songwriters Association.

Recently, Jordan played along side the CCMA Awards in St. John, New Brunswick, and can be found entertaining crowds around the Western Canadian Coast. Locally he performs frequently at Gabby's Cabaret, McBurney's Coffee House, and The Roxy, as well as Citta Pub and Bistro in Whistler's Center Square.

"That's Me No More" - 2006 The CD "That's Me No More" launches Jordan Doell's premier songwriting and vocal artistry. The songs are as soulful as they are fun with a smooth rock edge and effortless vocal charm. His gospel trained voice lends to the songs with a smooth but edgy sound that stays true to traditional, story telling country, in a unique and gut given way.

The songs on "That's Me No More" are personal and crowd pleasing. They include the ever-popular song 'The Range', and a tender ballad called 'I Always Will', which is Jordan's proposal song, dedicated to his wife Tracey. Also on the album is 'Hankin' It Up' which references old Hank Williams as well as Brooks & Dunn.

These songs were written with a few co-writers in and around Vancouver, while Aaron Pritchett and Mitch Merrett offered up the title track, "That's Me No More". Most songs on the disc were written on the road. Inspired along the lonely stretches of highway while driving a semi truck, Jordan would keep himself awake with lyrics and melodies. 'Hankin' it Up' was the last song written and poured out on the I-5 southbound through Washington State.

Nick Gilder & Sweeny Todd

 Throughout his illustrious career, Nick Gilder has written and recorded many Top 20 hits internationally having recent success with a song he penned, LIGHTS GO DOWN, remixed by Armand Van Helden, who recently scored wtih Justin Timberlakes, Get Sexy Back, in Britain, Europe, and Australia   Three of which reached #1 here in Canada and is still creating new highlights for a journeyman musician. During this time he's also worked with some of the worlds most famous Producers including the Beatles George Martin and Mike Chapman, Pete Coleman of Blondie, Pat Benatar etc. fame. Writing hits for some of the business' top performers, including Bette Midler, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Pat Benatar and Joe Cocker.  The variety of artists who have covered his songs testify to his diverse influences, totalling over 20 million copies sold worldwide. The millenium has already  seen  one of Canadian rock's true superstars release a greatest hits album. Compiling 25 years of a legendary career, THE BEST OF NICK GILDER-HOT CHILD IN THE CITY and reissue of the CITY NIGHTS CD was released by EMI records and contains some of the most affecting  pop, rock, metal,  music from the '70's thru to the '90's. Going full circle, a reissue of the first SWEENEY TODD LP on CD is planned  and Nick is once again working with Sweeney Todd's original drummer, Johnny Booth, with Mark Kenney on bass,  Robert Gray on keyboards and guitar virtuoso Joey Wowk. Together they produce a  powerhouse  performance, which includes past hits , great new material and some faves,  Nick and the group are touring this year with  possible Australia dates as well as  writing and recording for new CD  projects.  For additional bio information see    

            Having toured with The Cars, Cheap Trick, Peter Gabriel, Foreigner,  Styx, Journey, New York Dolls, The Babies, even hall of  famers like Chuck Berry, to name a few. Nick and the 'Sweeneys' have already had a busy tour schedule this year of  Festivals etc. Thunder Bay Fest, turned into an enormous success with 35,000 people showing up for a 3 day event. last years  Mattawa Fest  was another huge success  Nick and the Sweeneys  are touring this year in between recording,  the 2007 tour schedule is coming together  we can't wait to rock your town!

 

Bob Cook & the UnHerd-of Band

BJ's Q Club & Sport Bar & Sport Bar

Bob Cook & The UnHerd-of are an Edmonton, Canada based three-piece jamband, specializing in their own exclusive brand of BOMP'n'ROLL music - a rollicking, bouncing concoction drawing freely on roots-rock'n'roll, blues, barnyard country, reggae, folk, and all-points beyond...

Come see them at BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar July 17 & 18!!

Fred Eaglesmith

(Los Angeles) Award-winning singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith inspires comparisons to icons like Woody Guthrie and

 Bruce Springsteen, tops the roots music charts, and boasts devoted fans that include a slew of his fellow songwriters. High-profile taste makers in the know fellow musicians like Toby Keith and The Cowboy Junkies as well as film folks like Martin Scorsese and James Caan, to name a few. Consider him one of the stellar musical and lyrical talents of our day. Though a decidedly grassroots artist in the thematic focus of his songs and how he pursues his career, playing some 180 shows a year across North America as well as Europe and Australia and releasing his own records under his cheekily-titled A Major Label imprint, Eaglesmith boasts an impact that far better known musical acts can only dream of and you have the chance to see him at BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar this Sunday night so get you tickets now!! $20.00 Ticket.

Win VIP Passes To Camrose Big Valley Jamboree!!

BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar along with Molson Canadian and Big Country 93.1 are giving away VIP Passes to Camrose Big Valley Jamboree!!

 

All you'll need to take is a tent and whatever you're going to wear!! We suggest more than just a pair of boots and a hat, but whatever you decide.

 

All you have to do to be eligible to win is bring yourself down to BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar and save money on a bucket of five ice cold Canadian beer for $18.75!! That's only $3.75 a beer folks!

Every time you buy a bucket your name will be entered in a draw to win the $2000.00 VIP package where you'll be fed and watered and no doubt have one of the best times of your life.

 

So get down to BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar every Friday for the month of July between 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm to get yourself into the draw. There are only eight of these packages going out in the province and BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar is very proud to be able to offer the Peace Country one of them!

 

The draw will be made live on the air with Big Country 93.1 the week of July 28… GOOD LUCK!

Attention Newfies!!

 The Prairie Schooner Band has opened for The Fables,Shanneyganock, and The Irish Descendants all fantastic bands from Newfoundland and all well known to BJ's Q Club & Sports Bar. You'll enjoy their original tunes as much as the traditional Newfoundland songs they pump out. The band is currently working towards recording their first album in late 2008 early 2009. 
 
These boys look made for a BJ's Q club party!! Check out there new group on Facebook!!  The new prairie schooner band group

Come see The Prairie Schooner Band at BJ's Q Club Friday and Saturday July 4th & 5th for an Eastern Style Party!! 
 

A Fresh Coat of Digital

Welcome to the new BJ's Q Club online! We've slapped on a "fresh coat of digital paint" by refining and enhancing our website with a fresh new look and better access to the things you are looking for.

BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar is the best venue for live entertainment in western Canada and quite possibly the whole country.

That’s why BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar is always offering Grande Prairie the absolute best in Live entertainment from all over the world!

BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar makes the big stage available to anyone who wants to experience what it’s like to be on the same stage as the likes of Kim Mitchell, Alannah Miles, Powder Blues, April Wine, and even rock legends Ten Years After!

When BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar isn’t bringing a big name concert, Monday through Friday anyone can sing their heart out to what ever preference of music with Karaoke in an unbelievably relaxed atmosphere.

Of course, the new website offers all the features you'd expect like a calendar to keep up with events and our menu to plan your lunch but we've also decided to get your help building the site. Our

Gallery

page features snapshots from our Flickr group, where anyone can add a picture of the good times at BJs. We've also provided links to our

Facebook

group (wanna be our friend?) because you know you spend lots of your time there anyways.

All that said...BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar still has the best pizza in town!